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Dream
Astrograph - 16" |
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for additional photographs. |
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Initial CAD rendering to the left was created 2/6/06. |
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Finalized CAD work completed 3/30/06. |
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Raw product on right photographed inside Dream's composite
shop 4/27/06. |
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It was decided to replace baffle rings with shrouds
since they are better at knocking out a larger amount of stray
light. |
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16" Dream Astrograph OTA includes electronic
focuser and 3" coma corrector but does not include the:
STL-11000, Paramount ME or pier. |
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Shown on this page with baffle kit. |
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Note the full baffling arc opposite the focuser position. |
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16" Dream Astrograph OTA showing how the thin
annular baffle rings work. |
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There is also baffling at the base of the focuser,
between the corrector and secondary mirror. |
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Wide field refractors/guidescopes can be mounted on
the opposite side of the OTA, opposite the focuser side. This
gives them a clear view of the sky (not the focuser/CCD camera).
Mounting holes are provided in the central square section but
can also be placed at the front and rear of the OTA, if the refractor's
length requires it. |
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The images to the left show the top and back side
of a length of truss from a test coupon. |
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The surfaces have not had any work done to them: no
clear coats or wet sanding. |
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Click on the images to see a hi res images. |
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